1960 Riley 4 vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 Seat 124.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Riley 4 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Riley 4 | 1976 Seat 124 | |
Make | Riley | Seat |
Model | 4 | 124 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |